The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, a premier institution dedicated to celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of rhythm and blues music, proudly announces its return to Cleveland, Ohio!
The return to Cleveland signals a new chapter for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, with plans to establish a state-of-the-art facility that will include highly interactive virtual reality exhibits, a cutting-edge 800 seat theater, a music themed restaurant café, gift shop, and an innovative inter-city after-school music academy.
The 13th Annual National Rythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will celebrate this year's distinguished honorees on October 6. Honorees include:
- Jeffrey Osborn
- Kenny Lattimore
- Candi Staton
- Ginuwine
- Regina Belle
- Buddy Miles
- William Bell
- Terry Stewart
- Rose Marie McCoy
- Ken Hawkins
- Boddie Recording Company.
Founded in Cleveland in 2013 by esteemed music historian and Clevelander LaMont Robinson, the Hall of Fame has honored over 300 legendary artists, including iconic figures such as The O'Jays, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, New Edition, and numerous members of the Motown Sound.